Delhi Gymkhana Club NEW DELHI: The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association have moved the Delhi high court against the government’s decision to initiate proceedings to evict them from the club’s premises at 2, Safdarjung Road in Lutyens’ Delhi, a VIP zone.The matter is listed before Justice Avneesh Jhingan on July 6.The petitions come after the Centre, through the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, initiated eviction proceedings following the termination of the club’s perpetual lease, alleging that it had become an “unauthorised occupant.”The Estate Officer recently issued a show-cause notice asking the club to explain why an eviction order should not be passed against it. It has been directed to file its response by July 7 and appear before the Estate Officer the same day.According to the notice, issued through the Land & Development Office (L&DO), the club’s continued occupation of the 27.3-acre property after the lease was terminated amounts to “unauthorised occupation” under the Public Premises Act.The Centre has argued that President Droupadi Murmu exercised powers under Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed, which allows the government to reclaim the land for a public purpose. It contends that once the lease was terminated, the club lost its legal right to remain in possession.In its plaint before the Estate Officer, the government has sought the club’s eviction, claiming the property is strategically located and required for defence infrastructure, public security, governance infrastructure and other public-interest projects.The Centre further stated that after terminating the lease through a notice dated May 22, it directed the Gymkhana Club to vacate the premises by June 5. It alleged that the club failed to do so, prompting the eviction proceedings.(With ANI inputs)Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHAPS Explained: How India’s New High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft Will Boost Defence CapabilitiesDelhi Court Reserves Order On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s Fresh Bail Pleas In Riots CaseSTORY GOVT DEBUNKS E20 FUEL MYTHS 10-POINT CLARIFICATIONFresh Blow To Mamata Camp As Bengal Chief Quits During Intensifying TMC Power StrugglePM Modi Dedicates India’s 1st Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex at PachpadraRam Temple Tightens Donation Security As SIT Deepens Probe Into Alleged EmbezzlementPM Narendra Modi Opens Jodhpur’s New Airport Terminal, Launches Revamped UDAN SchemeLS Speaker Om Birla To Decide TMC And Sena Merger Claims Ahead Of Crucial Monsoon SessionBihar Restores Z-Category Security To Lalu Yadav And Rabri Devi Weeks After DowngradePunjab Congress Rift Deepens As Channi Camp Seeks Top Post, Randhawa-Shah Meeting Sparks Buzz123PhotostoriesHarvard gastroenterologist reveals 7 silent symptoms of pancreatic cancer everyone should knowWorld Biryani Day 2026: 12 iconic Biryanis from across India to celebrate with7 Birds that can remember human faces for years and surprise scientists with their intelligenceFrom Inland Taipan to killer bees: 5 small-sized beasts that can take a human life in minutesHow to know if you are being manipulated in a relationship: Psychologist shares 3 evident signs people often ignoreFrom America to India: The world’s most beautiful birds lost to extinction and those on the brink of disappearing foreverShopping for a Banarasi saree? 5 terms that will save you thousandsBetta Fish vs Guppies: Which one is better for beginners starting their first aquarium?5 natural alternatives to Finasteride that could help with hair growth’It honours the…’: CM Yogi Adityanath names this mango of UP as ‘Kakori Brand’123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingMumbai rainDelhi rainWeather tomorrowFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association have moved the Delhi high court against the government’s decision to initiate proceedings to evict them from the club’s premises at 2, Safdarjung Road in Lutyens’ Delhi, a VIP zone.The matter is listed before Justice Avneesh Jhingan on July 6.The petitions come after the Centre, through the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, initiated eviction proceedings following the termination of the club’s perpetual lease, alleging that it had become an “unauthorised occupant.”The Estate Officer recently issued a show-cause notice asking the club to explain why an eviction order should not be passed against it. It has been directed to file its response by July 7 and appear before the Estate Officer the same day.According to the notice, issued through the Land & Development Office (L&DO), the club’s continued occupation of the 27.3-acre property after the lease was terminated amounts to “unauthorised occupation” under the Public Premises Act.The Centre has argued that President Droupadi Murmu exercised powers under Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed, which allows the government to reclaim the land for a public purpose. It contends that once the lease was terminated, the club lost its legal right to remain in possession.In its plaint before the Estate Officer, the government has sought the club’s eviction, claiming the property is strategically located and required for defence infrastructure, public security, governance infrastructure and other public-interest projects.The Centre further stated that after terminating the lease through a notice dated May 22, it directed the Gymkhana Club to vacate the premises by June 5. It alleged that the club failed to do so, prompting the eviction proceedings.(With ANI inputs)